Tiny Historical Delights
I'm Jenni, the maker behind Historically Dressed. I have 35+ years of sewing experience, beginning with doll clothes, then progressing to people clothes, then historically authentic costumes, and everything in between, from home decorating to crazy Halloween costumes! Professionally, I worked in IT for many years, even going back to school for computer science, while on the side, I enjoyed sewing all kinds of things, as well as occasionally giving sewing lessons or talks about historic costume. A shortage of jobs in my area that matched my skillset led me to take a leap of faith and go pro with my sewing, taking a position as Costume Technician for Plimoth Plantation (a "living history" museum in my area). Everyone always tells you not to make your hobby into your job, because you'll start to hate your hobby. . . But the opposite was true for me! I loved getting to make things all day! When the 2020 pandemic hit, and I suddenly found myself furloughed from my job and sitting at home with lots of time on my hands, I grabbed the opportunity to focus seriously on a dream I'd had for decades: to have my own small business selling handmade historical things and patterns. I designed and crafted the first collection, and then dusted off the programming skills to build my web site, Historically Dressed.
In addition to the ready-made offerings listed in my shop, I do also take commissions! Currently, I have model dolls allowing me to make clothing and accessories for 18" dolls (such as American Girl), ball-jointed dolls (1/3, 1/4, and 1/6 sizes), and a variety of vintage and antique dolls (such as Miss Revlon, French fashion dolls, china heads, etc.) Have something you're thinking you'd like made for your doll? Send me a message, and let's chat!
For sneak peeks of upcoming designs and behind-the-scenes, as well as new/restock announcements and the occasional poll for voting on what I should make next, please follow me on Instagram (@historicallydressed).
Aside from the crafting I do for Historically Dressed, I also still enjoy sewing for myself (modern and historical things), as well as collecting, making, and restoring dolls of all kinds. When not crafting, I enjoy web development, snuggling my three cats (Ginger, Taffy, and Woody), reading, and noodling around with my collection of 1980s My Little Ponies, (and even have an Instagram account where I post and blether about my pony collection!)
Thank you for your interest in my work!
-Jenni
